13 Grammar Rules

Ms. Dalton provides 13 rules for college writing that emphasize proper grammar, punctuation, and formal language usage. The rules discourage slang, prejudiced language, sentence fragments, improper verb tense, run-on sentences, and overuse of commas. Semicolons and colons should be used correctly to connect independent and dependent clauses. Formal writing should use precise nouns, adjectives, and family members should be referred to formally. Numbers should be written out and websites provided can help writers improve.